The Journal

Stories of heritage, craft, and the people who carry them forward.
Palestinian family harvesting olives at sunrise
Not All Gold Plating Is Equal — The Science Behind Ours
Not all gold plating is the same. Here is the science behind Tatreez's three-layer precious metal construction — sterling silver, palladium, and 18k gold — and why it makes all... Read more...
Keffiyeh draped in an olive tree
Made to Order — Why We Do It and What It Means for You
Every Tatreez piece is made to order — handcrafted after you place your order, exclusively for you. Here is why we do it and what to expect. Read more...
Woman writing under Palestinian olive trees
Gold Plated vs Solid Gold — What You Need to Know
What is the difference between 18k Gold Plated and Solid 18k Gold? Everything you need to know about the materials behind every Tatreez piece. Read more...
Palestinian terraced olive groves
Why Weight Matters — Our Philosophy on Gold Jewellery
While the jewellery industry races to make gold thinner, Tatreez went the other way. Here is our philosophy on weight, substance, and why it matters. Read more...
Two women in traditional Palestinian dress
How to Style Your Tatreez Set — Three Ways to Wear the Moon and Star
Three ways to wear your Tatreez pieces — the Full Moon Set for bold occasions, the Moon and Star Mix for everyday elegance, and the Full Star Set for quiet... Read more...
Woman in traditional Palestinian thobe
Qamar Beit Lahem — The Moon of Bethlehem and Its Story
The Moon of Bethlehem — Qamar Beit Lahem — is one of the most powerful motifs in Palestinian tatreez. Discover its origins, its meaning, and why it inspired the entire... Read more...
Palestinian tatreez embroidery being stitched by hand
The History of Tatreez — Palestinian Embroidery and What It Means
Tatreez is not just embroidery — it is a language stitched across centuries by Palestinian women. Discover the history, the motifs, and what it means to wear it today. Read more...